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Blended Wing Body deep dive: large wing area driven by lift — what JetZero Z4 means for future airliners

Leeham's series examines the Blended Wing Body (BWB) as a potential efficiency step beyond the conventional tube-and-wing. Part 4 shows a BWB's large wing area is driven by lift requirements rather than cruise needs, and assesses what JetZero's Z4 means for design, certification and operations.

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2026-04-03T00:41:48.410017-07:00

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Airbus tests A321XLR at high-altitude airport in Bolivia

By Air Data News: Airbus has begun a series of high-altitude tests with the A321XLR in Bolivia, using Alcantarí Airport, located 3,104 meters (10,184 ft) above sea.

2026-04-02T23:52:11.160844-07:00

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ITIC Urges Standardised, Transparent Air-Charter Contracts to Reduce Liability Confusion

By AINonline: Charter contracts can be unclear over who gets paid what and how.

2026-04-03T00:55:55.160419-07:00

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Double delivery: Royal Jordanian gets 1st Boeing 787-9 & Airbus A321neo

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Royal Jordanian Airlines has taken delivery of two new aircraft types, with the arrival of an Airbus A321neo and a Boeing 787-9.

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Royal Jordanian takes delivery of first B787-9, A321-200N

2026-04-02T05:15:47.149376-07:00

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AerSale leases Boeing 757 freighter to Stratos Freight to expand Central Asia cargo connectivity

By mrobusinesstoday.com: AerSale leases Boeing 757 freighter to Stratos Freight, strengthening cargo operations and connectivity across Central Asia trade routes.

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Uzbekistan's Stratos Freight adds first B757-200(PCF)

2026-04-02T02:18:48.406729-07:00

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Qatar Airways seeks to renegotiate aircraft lease rates with lessors amid cost pressures

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2026-04-02T23:15:53.194831-07:00

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Azur Air replaces senior executives amid regulatory pressure

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2026-04-02T22:31:25.722567-07:00

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Malaysia Airlines returns to Fukuoka after 20 years amid strong demand

By FlightGlobal: Malaysia Airlines is to resume operations to Fukuoka – its third point in Japan – after a 20-year hiatus – amid expectations that travel demand will remain “strong and sustained” in the near term.

2026-04-02T22:31:14.166284-07:00

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Blended Wing Body deep dive: large wing area driven by lift — what JetZero Z4 means for future airliners

Airbus tests A321XLR at high-altitude airport in Bolivia

ITIC Urges Standardised, Transparent Air-Charter Contracts to Reduce Liability Confusion

Double delivery: Royal Jordanian gets 1st Boeing 787-9 & Airbus A321neo

Royal Jordanian takes delivery of first B787-9, A321-200N

AerSale leases Boeing 757 freighter to Stratos Freight to expand Central Asia cargo connectivity

Uzbekistan's Stratos Freight adds first B757-200(PCF)

Qatar Airways seeks to renegotiate aircraft lease rates with lessors amid cost pressures

Azur Air replaces senior executives amid regulatory pressure

Malaysia Airlines returns to Fukuoka after 20 years amid strong demand

ITIC Urges Standardised, Transparent Air-Charter Contracts to Reduce Liability Confusion

Leeham series: Why a Blended Wing Body’s large wing area comes from lift requirements

AerSale leases Boeing 757 freighter to Stratos Freight to expand Central Asia cargo connectivity